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Laurette Threatens Mass Protest Against Sithanen's Nomination

Bruneau Laurette, a Mauritian activist, has threatened mass protests in Port Louis against Rama Sithanen's controversial appointment as governor of the Bank of Mauritius, citing a pattern of questionable government appointments and unmet public demands.

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UK to cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius for £35 billion

The UK will transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius by the end of the year for £35 billion, including a leaseback of Diego Garcia, following years of legal challenges and international pressure, with Pope Francis hailing it as a victory for the displaced Chagossian people.

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£4 Million Cannabis Seizure in Mauritius Leads to Nine Arrests

Three British women and five others were arrested in Mauritius on May 29th for importing over £4 million worth of cannabis; a suspected ringleader was also detained.

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British Mother Jailed in Mauritius Over Cannabis Smuggling Plot

British mother Natashia Artug is jailed in Mauritius' Beau Bassin Central Prison after 14kg of cannabis was found in her six-year-old son's suitcase; she and six other Britons face drug smuggling charges with potential sentences exceeding a year.

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Mauritius Tops Wealth Index After UK Chagos Islands Deal

Mauritius topped Nomad Capitalist's Freedom Index 2025, tied with Monaco, due to income tax cuts funded by a UK agreement to cede the Chagos Islands for £101 million annually for 99 years, impacting British taxpayers and potentially shifting global capital flows.

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UK Pays £3.4bn for Chagos Islands Sovereignty, Retaining Military Base

The UK will pay Mauritius £3.4bn to regain sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, retaining a military base on Diego Garcia for 99 years; the deal has sparked debate over financial costs, strategic implications, and the rights of the Chagossian people.

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British Fraudster Faces Jail for £8.5 Million Property Scam

Anopkumar Maudhoo, a 46-year-old illegal immigrant from Mauritius, faces jail after pleading guilty to a £8.5 million property scam involving 45 victims and the purchase of luxury assets.

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Chagos Deal Costs Ten Times Initial Estimate: £35 Billion Revealed

The UK government will pay £35 billion to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, significantly exceeding Labour's £3.4 billion estimate, causing accusations of a government cover-up and raising concerns about transparency and future international negotiations.

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Mauritian Cyclist Le Court Leads Tour de France Femmes

Kim Le Court, a 29-year-old Mauritian cyclist in her second professional year, surprisingly leads the Tour de France Femmes with a 31-second advantage over Demi Vollering, largely due to bonus sprint wins, despite limited high-mountain experience.

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Mauritius' Finance Bill 2025-26: Pension Reform, Tax Hikes, and Digital Modernization

Mauritius' Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025-26, presented July 25th, raises the retirement age to 65 with a Rs 10,000 monthly support, introduces a 15% tax on incomes over Rs 12 million and a 5% surtax on corporate profits over Rs 24 million, and modernizes digital commerce and administr...

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UK's Chagos Islands Deal Funds Mauritian Tax Cuts Amidst Controversy

The UK will pay Mauritius an average of £101 million annually for 99 years to lease a military base on Diego Garcia after ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, prompting tax cuts in Mauritius and criticism over the deal's cost and impact on Chagossians.

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Mauritius Corruption Scandals: 2025 Exposes Systemic Failures

Multiple high-profile corruption cases in Mauritius during 2025, involving former government officials and business leaders, are under investigation by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), revealing sophisticated financial misappropriation schemes resulting in hundreds of millions of rupees in all...

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